Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - Tauranga Hospital

• Based at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term for 12 months

About the Role

The Bay of Plenty Orthopaedic Department is seeking a qualified and motivated Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic and supportive team. This full-time position involves general orthopaedic on-call duties, as well as opportunities to contribute to the teaching and supervision of orthopaedic registrars and medical students.

The successful candidate will be a team-oriented surgeon committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the Bay of Plenty community.

This full-time position is available for a 12 month fixed term, starting 1 February 2027.  Please click here for a copy of the position description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic services, including participation in emergency oncall roster.
• Perform elective and acute orthopaedic surgeries, with a particular focus on hip and knee arthroplasty and complex trauma.
• Participate in departmental teaching and mentoring of orthopaedic registrars and medical students.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Engage in research and continuous professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedics, or equivalent specialist qualification eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to teaching and ongoing education.

Why Join Us

The Bay of Plenty offers an excellent worklife balance with access to New Zealands beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, and a welcoming community. Joining our team means becoming part of a collegial department with a strong teaching culture and a focus on professional growth.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 7^th of December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BOP-SMORecruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.